Financial Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 09/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions,preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting.
• This position requires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• The ideal candidate willbe capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision.

• Prepare and process monthly journals.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparing management accounts.

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions.
• Assist with EMP
  201, EMP
  501 and other SARS submissions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards andcompany policies.

• Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations.
• Review outstanding debtors and creditors.
• Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors.
• Assist with payment preparations.
• Allocate receipts and payments.

• Assist with daily cash flow updates.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports.
• Compile audit files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).

• 5+ years’ experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts.
• Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.
• Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous.
• Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, Case Ware orsimilar accounting software will be advantageous.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent reconciliation skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional and ethical approach
• Ability to work independently while contributing toa team